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willis923 Core Member

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 | Subject: Re: Acer computer help March 19th 2014, 1:08 pm | |
| i actually dont mind windows 8. i would rather have 7, no doubt, but windows 8 really isnt that bad | |
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matt-man Frequent Poster


Age : 26 Join date : 2013-07-26 Points : 4034 Posts : 221 Location : North Fort Myers, Florida
 | Subject: Re: Acer computer help March 19th 2014, 3:47 pm | |
| Well my computer came with Vista on it. I downloaded a tool from Microsoft to see if my computer will run 7, and it will. I don't care if it doesn't have paint, word, or office. I just need it to surf the web | |
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Age : 26 Join date : 2013-07-26 Points : 4034 Posts : 221 Location : North Fort Myers, Florida
 | Subject: Re: Acer computer help March 19th 2014, 5:52 pm | |
| Well my budget is now down to $150. So I think I will just get Win 7 and some more RAM | |
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 | Subject: Re: Acer computer help March 19th 2014, 7:58 pm | |
| I would go to Newegg and see what parts you can get for the computer.
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 | Subject: Re: Acer computer help March 19th 2014, 8:28 pm | |
| - Ariens YT11 wrote:
- I would go to Newegg and see what parts you can get for the computer.
That's the site I have been searching | |
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matt-man Frequent Poster


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 | Subject: Re: Acer computer help March 23rd 2014, 4:19 pm | |
| Okay, so I'm about ready to order the Windows 7 and more RAM but I have a little bit more cash. Should I also order a better video card, or a sound card? I have a video card in it now to run dual monitors but it will sometimes run slow on the second monitor. I just want a sound card for better sound there is nothing wrong with the on-board sound. | |
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 | Subject: Re: Acer computer help March 23rd 2014, 4:49 pm | |
| In that price range you would be better off with this. What RAM are you getting?  - Quote :
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[23:06:20] WellThatsSuprising : YOU BASTARD HOW COULD YOU SAY THAT | |
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 | Subject: Re: Acer computer help March 23rd 2014, 5:06 pm | |
| - WellThatsSurprising wrote:
- Honestly, I don't think you'll hear any difference between the on-board audio and a dedicated sound card but if you're that dead set on one you might as well get a reliable brand.
I only have $50 to spend on a card right now. So I should just save up and buy a better one? | |
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Lawren Wimberly Established Member


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 | Subject: Re: Acer computer help March 23rd 2014, 5:14 pm | |
| personally I'd put ALL the money into more mem and a bigger, faster, hard drive. Those two things will improve normal operating speeds the most.next I'd look at a better vid card, and as long as ANY sound comes out of the original card, I'd forget it. A better network card can improve speed and reliability of your internet connection.. I'd put THAT before sound as well.
If you are wanting actual better sound, simply take the output from your existing card and run it through your stereo amp/equalizer... But there are software programs out there that will do that for you... Windows media player for example... I can do anything I set my mind to... the impossible just takes me a little longer Tech Manual mod, If ya need it, and cant find it... Just ask.... Pm if I'm not on line | |
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matt-man Frequent Poster


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 | Subject: Re: Acer computer help March 23rd 2014, 5:29 pm | |
| - Lawren Wimberly wrote:
- personally I'd put ALL the money into more mem and a bigger, faster, hard drive. Those two things will improve normal operating speeds the most.next I'd look at a better vid card, and as long as ANY sound comes out of the original card, I'd forget it. A better network card can improve speed and reliability of your internet connection.. I'd put THAT before sound as well.
If you are wanting actual better sound, simply take the output from your existing card and run it through your stereo amp/equalizer... But there are software programs out there that will do that for you... Windows media player for example... Erm, Lawren... It doesn't quite work that way. Out of all the things you listed the ones that would make the most difference are video card and memory. With a new hard drive you wouldn't see much difference in things other than boot times and large read/writes matt says he's only using it for surfing the web so not much benefit there. That's a negative on the network card too, speed is determined by the ISP and the onboard is at least 10/100 which is plenty of bandwidth. A better video card would take a tad bit more load off the CPU, but for a web browsing rig it isn't really worth it. RAM is the big one here, the less ram, the more windows relies on a thing called the page file which is stored on the hard drive. Think of it like an overflow tank, except it's still trying to use the data in that tank. Your RAM is like a super fast but tiny hard drive that windows throws the files that it accesses most. CPU though is by far the most important though, hence why I said save up.  - Quote :
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 | Subject: Re: Acer computer help March 23rd 2014, 5:35 pm | |
| - WellThatsSurprising wrote:
- matt-man wrote:
- http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/ShoppingCart.aspx Here is my cart right now. What should I change, remove, or add? I have a MAX budget of $200 for everything
That doesn't show up for us, just copy and paste the links to the items. It's just Win 7 and the 2 sticks of RAM | |
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 | Subject: Re: Acer computer help March 23rd 2014, 5:48 pm | |
| - WellThatsSurprising wrote:
- I say just get that and the RAM for now, save the rest.
Should I get more RAM? I'm wanting the max performance and I know I'm asking alot for only $200. But I will more than likely never put a motherboard or CPU in here. I would buy a new computer before I would do that | |
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matt-man Frequent Poster


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 | Subject: Re: Acer computer help March 29th 2014, 2:34 pm | |
| UPDATE: I ordered Windows 7 and 4gb of RAM from Newegg. Parts came in Thursday and installed them right away! I have now had the system running for a few days and I really like it! So next on the list is a new motherboard and CPU. | |
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TheStuffz Casual Member


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 | Subject: Re: Acer computer help April 10th 2014, 12:46 pm | |
| Keep your win 7 information handy. If you upgrade motherboard and processor you might need to re-install os part. or windows will lock you out and make you call in for an activation code. happened to me on vista. | |
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